Biologist

Position Objective: The Biologist shall provide services in support of the overall functions of the Laboratory of Bacteriology (LB), Division of Intramural Research (DIR) - RML, Hamilton, MT.

• Support highly collaborative research in high-containment BSL-3 facilities including Burkholderia pseudomallei, Coxiella burnetii, and other priority pathogens.
• Perform a wide variety of complex experimental procedures involving sterile cell culture techniques such as passaging, cryopreservation, maintenance, etc. of eukaryotic primary and established cell lines.
• Maintain general lab upkeep, such as updating biospecimen repository databases for clinical specimens or lab-derived samples, maintain sample transfer and removal logs, maintain records for BSL-3 for lab users.
• Perform lab research work in ABSL/BSL-3 laboratories, able to complete necessary training and testing for Biosurety clearance.
• Keep up-to-date and follow protocols in the production of laboratory reagents.
• Perform standard bacteriological techniques that include bacterial stock preparation, scale-up, and characterization.
• Maintain detailed records of experiments, analyze data, and present oral or written results to others at NIH or for publication.
• Assist with ordering scientific reagents and equipment, including obtaining price quotes, tracking orders, inventory of materials, and restocking the laboratory.
• Maintain a safe workplace: must be aware of and adhere to appropriate safety and occupational health rules and regulations.
• Work as part of a team with well-developed written and oral communication skills.
• Assist and support in vitro and in vivo research (e.g., rodents) and operations with the ability to work in a ABSL-3.